279/2 divided by 248/3

279/2 ÷ 248/3
=
27 16
Mixed Number: 1 11/16
Decimal: 1.6875
Percentage: 168.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    248/3 becomes 3/248
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    279/2 × 3/248
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    279 × 3 = 837    2 × 248 = 496
  4. 4
    Simplify
    837/496 = 27/16

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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